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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.32, 1,449.93 and 576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.32, 1,449.93 and 576.09 is: 865.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.32 : 1,449.93 = 576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.32/1,449.93 = 576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.32x = 1,449.93 × 576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.32x = 835,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,280.04/965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.28

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